Multi-Strander Wire Line for Continuous Multi-Layer Stranding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional stranding systems are limited to manufacturing strands with a single layer on a central wire, requiring separate processes for first and second stranding, leading to low manufacturing efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A continuous stranding system comprising multiple stranders and a winding spool that allows for continuous implementation of first and second stranding with a first stranded wire as a center wire, utilizing a tension control device to manage strand tension and a capstan unit to guide and wind the wires, enabling multi-layer stranding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional strander is used to strand wires, then a single layer of peripheral wires can be stranded around a center wire, but multiple layers of wires cannot be continuously stranded
Solution Approach 1:
The stranding system is divided into multiple independent stranders (first strander and second strander) arranged in sequence. Each strander performs a single-layer stranding operation, but the sequential arrangement enables multi-layer stranding capability while maintaining continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple stranders are combined in a continuous production line where the output of one strander becomes the input for the next. The first stranded wire from the first strander is directly fed as center wire to the second strander, merging the stranding operations into a continuous process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the first stranded wire is moved and reinstalled on another strander for second stranding, then multi-layer stranding can be achieved, but continuous stranding cannot be implemented
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous stranding action by arranging stranders in sequence where the first stranded wire is continuously fed from the first strander to the second strander without interruption. This eliminates the stopping, moving, and reinstallation operations that break the continuity of production.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate first and second stranding processes are used, then multi-layer strands can be manufactured, but production efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The first strander performs preliminary stranding to create the first stranded wire, which is then immediately used as center wire by the second strander. This preliminary action is integrated into the continuous flow, eliminating the need for separate, discontinuous processes and improving overall production efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances manufacturing efficiency by allowing continuous stranding of multiple layers around a center wire, improving production throughput and flexibility in speed control.
Implementation Method 1
a capstan drum coupled to a first rotational shaft rotatable by a first motor and configured to wind a strand
Implementation Method 2
a turn drum interposed between the capstan drum and the unwinding drum and provided with a first guide roller configured to guide the strand
Implementation Method 3
an unwinding drum detachably disposed from the capstan drum in a length direction of the first rotational shaft
Data Source
AI summary
A continuous stranding system is disclosed. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a continuous stranding system including: a plurality of stranders configured to receive a center wire and a plurality of peripheral wires provided from outside to manufacture and discharge a strand in a shape of the plurality of peripheral wires stranded to a single layer around the center wire; and a winding spool configured to wind the manufactured strand into a shape of the peripheral wires stranded to multiple layers around the center wire by sequentially through the plurality of stranders may be provided. A first disposed strander among the plurality of stranders is configured to receive a wire from a supply spool of a plurality of wires as the center wire and the plurality of peripheral wires and other stranders among the plurality of stranders are configured to receive a strand discharged from a preceding strander as a center wire and a wire from the supply spool of a plurality of wires as a plurality of peripheral wires.